{"product_id":"plowboys-bbq-yardbird-rub","title":"PLOWBOYS BBQ: Yardbird Rub – Competition Chicken \u0026 Pork BBQ Rub (397g)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — a little chilli warmth at the back of the tongue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 397g (14oz) shaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA for Plowboys Foods (Blue Springs, Missouri — Kansas City)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labelled gluten free and no MSG. Contains celery and mustard — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken thighs, wings and whole birds; pork ribs, shoulder and chops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe rub that won the American Royal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlowboys Yardbird is the competition rub Todd Johns and the Pork Pullin' Plowboys built for the Kansas City circuit — and it's the blend behind their 2009 American Royal Invitational Grand Champion win. The pack carries \"4X American Royal World Champion\" for a reason. Created for chicken, but made for pork, it's a proper KC all-rounder that gives you a glossy, mahogany finish and a savoury-sweet bite every cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront is salt and a touch of sweetness. The middle is paprika-rich and savoury, with garlic, onion, celery seed and mustard seed doing the heavy lifting. It finishes with a little chilli warmth at the back of the tongue — enough to notice, never enough to scare off the kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat chicken thighs dry, coat evenly and smoke at 135°C until the skin renders and turns mahogany — then a quick hot finish for bite-through skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason a rack of pork spare ribs on all sides and let it sit 30 minutes before it hits the smoker for a deep red bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss wings in a little oil and a heavy shake of Yardbird before air-frying or grilling hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub a pork shoulder overnight for pulled pork with a savoury, colourful crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRogue move: dust it over hot chips or popcorn straight out of the fryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the shaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine, free-flowing red-orange rub with visible flecks of spice. It sticks well and builds colour fast, so go even rather than heavy for a first cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, sugar, spices including chilli pepper, paprika, dehydrated garlic and onion, celery seed, mustard seed, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate (flavour enhancers 631, 627), and not more than 2% calcium stearate added to prevent caking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labelled gluten free and no MSG. Contains celery and mustard. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient, allergen and nutritional information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/150_proud-ribs-trophy.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eRubb doesn't trust a rub until it's beaten a few hundred teams, and Yardbird has the hardware. Shake it on thighs or spare ribs, then brush \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavenly-hell-championship-candy-bbq-glaze-250ml\"\u003eHeavenly Hell Championship Candy Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e on in the last 20 minutes for that competition shine, and cut the richness with a streak of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rum-and-que-mustard-sauce\"\u003eRum and Que Mustard Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. Tip: rest the ribs ten minutes before slicing — the glaze sets and the bark stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Yardbird taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavoury and salty up front with a touch of sweetness, a big paprika colour and a little chilli warmth at the back of the tongue. Garlic, onion, celery seed and mustard seed round it out — classic Kansas City competition flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Yardbird just for chicken?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says it best: created for chicken, but made for pork. It's brilliant on thighs, wings and whole birds, and just as good on ribs, pork shoulder and chops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it hot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild. There's chilli pepper in the blend, but it's a gentle warmth that builds colour and flavour rather than burn. It sits at 2 on our Sting Gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Yardbird gluten free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack is labelled gluten free and no MSG. It does contain celery and mustard seed, and the flavour enhancers disodium inosinate and guanylate (627, 631). 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